Ranchtv Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

06/18/2026

Sometimes it’s not the cattle. It’s your position.

Ron Gill explains how cattle respond to pressure and how understanding their line of sight can help you draw or push cattle more effectively through a working facility.

Learn more in the full video: 🔗 https://youtu.be/Yjqyn-7fYj8?si=OgT131fJu4orKO7a

06/14/2026

Early registration closes on 6/15! Avoid the full conference fee by getting signed up! For those that have already early registered your name will be on a list to pay at the door! Hope to see you here in Vega, Tx on 7/14!

06/12/2026

Good cattle handling isn’t about making cattle move. It’s about knowing when to start them and when to stop them.

Watch as Dr. Ron Gill explains how proper positioning and pressure can influence cattle movement and create calmer working conditions.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

New World Screwworm has officially been identified in Texas. There has been a lot of information thrown out and in an effort to make sure Karnes county is informed with the most up to date CORRECT information, we have planned this meeting in Panna Maria on the 18th.

Please make plans to join us! If you plan to attend, please RSVP at the link below so that we can have a headcount for the event.

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05/31/2026

New World screwworm is NOT in the U.S. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to deploy proven technology and nationwide outreach to stay ahead of this pest and protect livestock, pets, wildlife, and people.

Preparedness starts with awareness, so get the facts:https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-myth-busters.pdf

05/29/2026

Good cattle handlers know where to stand. Great ones know why.

Understanding a cow’s point of balance can make all the difference when working cattle. Watch as Ron Gill demonstrates how proper positioning and pressure can improve cattle flow through alleyways, pens and chutes, creating calmer cattle and safer working conditions.

05/15/2026

Moving cattle isn’t about force. It’s about understanding pressure, timing and cattle behavior.

In this Ranch TV video, Dr. Ron Gill walks through low-stress cattle handling techniques and explains how proper cattle movement creates safer, calmer working conditions for both livestock and handlers.

Watch the full video 🔗 https://youtu.be/Yjqyn-7fYj8?si=1AyHL35S3WT1fqu8